Computer Systems Analyst. Finances Disposable income: $41,839.64 (Chi) vs. $48,615.20 **According to JobSearchIntelligence, factoring in education and.

Computer Systems Analyst

Finances

Disposable income: $41,839.64 (Chi) vs. $48,615.20

**According to JobSearchIntelligence, factoring in education and location*Utilities include electricity, heating, water, garbage, and internet

City Chicago, IL San Fransisco, CA

Likely Starting Salary** 67,700 89,900

Rent (1 bedroom apt) 961.50 2157.69

Groceries 83.93 112.76

Transportation (car/insurance)

179.00 164.00

Utilities 109.90 100.44

Health Insurance 247.31 224.75

State Income Tax 274.29 280.76

Leisure / Miscellaneous 300.00 400.00

Potential Apartment - Chicago

Potential Apartment - San Francisco

• Consumer Prices in Chicago, IL are 15.36% lower than in San Francisco, CA

• Rent Prices in Chicago, IL are 45.77% lower than in San Francisco, CA

• Restaurant Prices in Chicago, IL are 20.32% lower than in San Francisco, CA

• Groceries Prices in Chicago, IL are 22.34% lower than in San Francisco, CA

Predicted Salary after Graduate School: Chicago: $71,100

San Francisco: $93,700

Cost of Graduate School (2 yrs MBA): Stanford University - $185,054

Attending graduate school at Stanford University could lead to improved networking and eventually better employment. The graduate school has a very strong recruiting program that could really help stimulate a career.

A graduate degree is not necessary for employment but could potentially lead to higher paid roles later in life.

Effect of Graduate School

Stanford Graduate School

Conclusion

After lots of research, I would choose to live in Chicago because I like the area. In addition, the net disposable income is not significantly more in San Francisco. Finally, I would not choose to go to graduate school immediately after undergraduate college because there are not enough imminent benefits.